972 Life Sciences Masters Degree Programs in USA

The Johns Hopkins Master of Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship program is intended for biotechnology professionals who want a career beyond the laboratory within an existing biotechnology organization or for those who dream of starting a new biotechnology enterprise.

Learn the nuances of social justice and K-12 STEM education to create, evaluate or teach a curriculum to develop successful students.

Chart a new course forward for the planet. Climate change and environmental threats are reshaping our world, with profound consequences for economic well-being, migration, health, conflict, and environmental justice. This program’s human-focused approach emphasizes understanding the causes and effects of climate change and developing strategies to limit the impacts.

Biotechnology enterprises benefit from leaders who are skilled in the life sciences—and have strong business acumen. Aspiring biotech entrepreneurs need a solid understanding of intellectual property and law.

The two-year MS program prepares students for careers in translational, clinical, and public health research. Through intensive instruction, students learn to transform scientific discoveries into medical innovations, gaining a deep understanding of research application in medical science and healthcare management.

Biology, meet big data. At the intersection of computer science and the life sciences is bioinformatics, an industry that fuels scientific discovery and is essential in all areas of biotechnology, including personalized medicine, drug and vaccine development, and database/software development for biomedical data.

The Master of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences is designed to develop the basic knowledge and skills necessary to undertake research in Food and Nutritional Sciences and other related areas. It also develops competencies to work as food and nutrition specialists in education, or with other community nutrition agencies and food industries. The program also develops theoretical and experimental competencies necessary to pursue additional graduate studies or obtain professional degrees.

The Master of Science in Health Sciences degree program prepares its students for current and future areas in this dynamic career field. Two areas of emphasis in Sports Science and Performance and Fitness and Wellness allow you to shape your degree to fit your career interests.

The Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy is a springboard to leadership for environmental professionals. The program gives students a powerful understanding of where the sciences overlap and inform policy while providing insight into how policy is implemented and affects environmental outcomes.

The Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences Program studies the physical, chemical, and biological processes that affect the composition and dynamics of the atmosphere. Research is directly linked to an undergraduate and graduate program that provides a fundamental understanding of the atmosphere, and opportunities for applied research, theoretical research, and technical training to prepare students for careers in meteorology, atmospheric science, remote sensing and environmental technology and science.

A unique master’s degree merging the biological sciences and computer technology, the M.S. in Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary program at the intersection of the disciplines of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, Computing and Informatics, and Engineering.

The Applied Chemical Sciences program will prepare students with chemistry backgrounds for employment in chemical industries, energy industry, medical or pharma, or government / non-profit organizations. These graduates will target jobs that are different from the more technically focused Ph.D. in Chemistry and/or Master’s in Chemical Engineering. The program offers an enhancement of various chemical topics that can be directly applied to specific industrial, technological, and medical purposes. It consists of three separate areas of specialization reflecting the importance of chemical sciences in multiple technological applications: Petroleum Chemistry; Bioorganic Chemistry; Computational Chemistry and Data Science.

The Master of Environmental Science (MS) program objective is to help students develop expertise in the application of economics to problems of environmental and natural resource use and policy. The Master of Environmental Science program is offered online via distance learning. After evaluating both academic records and life experience, AIU staff working in conjunction with Faculty and Academic Advisors will assist students in setting up a custom-made program, designed on an individual basis.

Colorado is home to a thriving bioscience hub and is the life science centre for the Rocky Mountain region. There is a high demand for skilled professionals in the bioscience field, and the Professional Science Master’s program offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and prepare for new roles in this ever-evolving industry. Through industry partnerships, internships, and exclusive career advancement opportunities, the PSM program will help you launch your career in biotechnology.

Drawing knowledge from natural and social sciences, humanities, engineering, and more, the MS in Energy & Environment unlocks the door to a career that leaves a mark on the world. Our graduates shape environmental policy and planning, excel at energy analysis and environmental consulting, and expand the reach of nongovernmental organizations.

We offer PhD and MS degrees in 6 programs: Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Biology & Ecology, Environmental Science & Policy, Marine Geosciences, Meteorology & Physical Oceanography, and Ocean Sciences. We offer highly competitive stipend rates, tuition, and health insurance coverage for our incoming PhD students as part of a fully-funded 5-year Graduate Assistantship. Finally, as part of our revitalized connections across colleges and to take advantage of our unique research facilities, we offer an MS degree in both Ocean Engineering and Sustainable Business. Our graduate students also take advantage of nearby NOAA facilities including the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, and the National Hurricane Center. PhD Assistantships can be found here: https://graduate.earth.miami.edu/admissions/phd-assistanships/index.html GRE not required!

Our 36-unit professional sciences master's (PSM) program is a two-year, four-semester interdisciplinary program that provides students with a multi-disciplinary background that integrates scientific, business, and ethical aspects of biotechnology. The program is intended for students who do not wish to pursue a PhD but still seek a career in the industry.

The primary goal of the Master of Health Science is to grow research engineers with the ability to generate new engineering knowledge. Within the program, some of the key focus areas are environmental health, health care services, international health, mental health, and public health, decision sciences, economics, ethics, evaluative science and statistics, management, medical sociology, and political analysis.